Whether you are buying a house with your spouse, a friend, a business partner, or a family member, co-ownership situations require the...

Setting up a “Land Trust” is simply another way of holding property, available in some states, including Illinois. This article will...

Do you own a condo? Are you tired of dealing with petty disputes among your members? Are you wondering what an Ombudsperson is? Then...

Recently, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals held that an exemption for municipality transfer taxes in favor of Government Sponsored...

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Real estate broker, Kira Moscowitz, knows that buying and selling a home is one of the biggest decisions a person can make. That’s why...

Congratulations! You’re ready to buy your first home. While exciting, the process can be daunting. From the first open house to the final...

I think people tend to have a negative image in their minds when they hear the word “collections” – the image of the bruiser knocking on...

It’s selling season! I get tons of questions from people selling their homes, and here are the three most common questions with answers:...

The burning question: What is an “attorney review” in an Illinois real estate contract? In Illinois, most standard form residential real...

You’ve decided to upgrade from your downtown studio condominium and buy a house in a hip neighborhood. Buying a house can be both...

Do you know why we sign deeds to transfer property and use complicated legal descriptions? The basic framework of real estate law in the...